Thirty-six cases of postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer treated by comprehensive therapy of acupuncture-moxibustion

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Thirty-six cases of postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer treated by comprehensive therapy of acupuncture-moxibustion

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W J Acupunct Moxi (2013), Hou, Xian-bing;Yu, Su.

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To observe clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion combined with cupping on postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer. Methods: Thirty-six cases of postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer were treated with (1) acupuncture at Weishu ( BL 21), Shangwân ( CV 13), Zhongwân ( CV 12), Xiawân ( CV 10) and Tianshu ( ST 25) to dredging the meridians, (2) quick cupping on local area to promote gastrointestinal motility and (3) mild moxibustion at CV 12, Shanque ( CV 8) and Zusanl ( ST 36). The treatment was given once a day, 5 times made a course. The clinical efficacy was assessed after two courses of treatment.

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W J Acupunct Moxi

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6/13/2014

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Chinese

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Journal Article

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1003-5257(13)60012-4

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1003-5257

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1

page end

55

page start

53

volume

23

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